Planning

Stadium Feasibility Study

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

02 Mar 2026 at 17:06

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Halton Borough Council focuses on conducting a feasibility study for the future role and function of their stadium, targeting the industry category of advisory services and project and design preparation. The process is in the planning stage, with a preliminary market engagement (PME) notice released on 2nd March 2026. Located in Widnes, within the UKD71 region of the United Kingdom, the council invites interested suppliers to respond to the engagement process via The Chest portal. Key deadlines include the completion of a questionnaire by 16th April 2026, and the Study contract period is scheduled from 1st June to 30th June 2026. This initiative complies with the Procurement Act 2023, requiring supplier registration on the Central Digital Platform.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in feasibility studies and advisory services to contribute to Halton Borough Council's project. Firms with expertise in analysis, project design preparation, and cost estimation are well-suited to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to engage, reflecting the procurement's inclusivity towards diverse organisational types. Participation could enhance business growth by fostering relationships with public sector clients and expanding portfolios in government advisory services. Suppliers must utilise this engagement period to highlight their capabilities to potentially secure future procurement opportunities with Halton Borough Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Stadium Feasibility Study

Notice Description

The purpose of the preliminary market engagement (PME) process is to ascertain whether there is any interest in the market in undertaking a feasibility study to help the Council determine the future role and function of its stadium. This engagement with the market will help the Council to understand and gauge market interest and any considerations ahead of any possible formal tender process. This information notice does not commit Halton Council to any future procurement or any subsequent decisions based on the output of the market testing exercise. This process is run via The Chest. https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ Reference: DN808520

Planning Information

Interested suppliers will need to complete a questionnaire made available via The Chest https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ the Council's e-tendering portal. The Council will only be issuing and receiving documents for this PME via The Chest. Should you have any queries about this preliminary market engagement process, please send these via The Chest's Question and Answer section for a response. Do not email officers direct. The project reference on The Chest is DN808520 In compliance with the Procurement Act 2023, it is mandatory for any interested suppliers to register on the new Central Digital Platform which is part of the enhanced Find a Tender Service. Please find here a link that will take you to the website to help you to register. Suppliers: How to register your organisation and first administrator on Find a Tender in three easy steps (HTML) - GOV.UK

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066035
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018665-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Apr 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WIDNES
Postcode
WA8 7QF
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD71 East Merseyside
Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Central & West Bank
Westminster Constituency
Widnes and Halewood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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